Aaron Schurman, 43, of Colorado, Formerly of Lincoln and Hooper NE

May 4, 2016 Leave a comment


Aaron Douglas Schurman age 43, of Colorado, formerly of Lincoln and Hooper
Died Sunday May 1, 2016 in Colorado.

Aaron was born October 28, 1972 to Richard and Joan ‘Mueller’ Schurman. He grew up in rural Hooper, attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school, Logan View Jr/Sr High School graduating in 1991, and received his bachelors degree in Information Systems Management from Doane College. He worked for United Parcel Service as a computer technician for over 20 years.

He married Beth Katzberg on May 29, 2012. Aaron received a kidney transplant from his mother on July 9, 1990, and a second kidney transplant from his sister Michelle on April 2, 2002. He participated in the U.S. Transplant Games in 3 cities and won 3 gold medals. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, including riding his motorcycle, fishing, hiking, and ATV trips with Beth and his Colorado relatives.

He was an avid collector of comic books and Star Wars memorabilia, enjoyed working on his GTO, and loved to spoil their 5 cats rotten. Aaron also loved watching football, rooting for the Florida State Seminoles and whoever played the Huskers. Aaron also enjoyed working with his dad at harvest time.

He was preceded by his mother Joan in 2007. He leaves behind his wife Beth, father Richard (Carol) Schurman of Nickerson, sister Michelle (Mark Desler) of Omaha, sister Marie VonSeggern of Hooper, nephews and nieces Dan, Karina, Colin, Katie, and Jazlyn, and great nieces Ashlyn and Kinley.

The funeral is 10:30 am Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Timothy Gierke will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Kidney Foundation & Sioux Falls Humane Society. Visitation is Thursday 4pm to 8pm with family 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Aaron Schurman

Aaron Schurman

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Joseph M. “Joe” Kodad, 95, of Hooper NE

April 23, 2016 Leave a comment


Joseph M. ‘Joe’ Kodad age 95, of Hooper
Died Thursday April 21, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center

He was born July 4, 1920 on a farm near Richland, Nebraska to Joseph and Emily (Maca) Kodad. He attended school district 12 near Richland. After completing his education, he started farming with his father until 1942 when he was called to serve his country in the United States Army during World War II. While in the service, he married Berniece P. O’Hare on May 24, 1943 at St. Augustine Church in Schuyler, Nebraska.

He left for England in 1943 and was part of the Allied invasion of Western Europe, which was launched June 6, 1944 (the most celebrated D-Day of the war), with the simultaneous landing of U.S., British and Canadian forces on five separate beachheads in Normandy, France. A member of the 80th Infantry Division, 3rd Army, European theater, Joe landed on Utah Beach and served under Army General George S. Patton. Joe and his brothers in arms made their way across Europe – through France, Germany, eastern Belgium and northern Luxemburg (Battle of the Bulge), to the Czechoslovakian border to Fussin, Austria, when the war ended in Europe in 1945.

Upon returning home, Joe started farming in the North Bend, Nebraska area in 1947. He and his wife then moved to the Hooper, Nebraska area where he farmed until 1985 when he retired. His beloved wife of 52 years preceded him in death on July 5, 1995. He was also preceded by his parents Joseph and Emily, a sister Emily, and two brothers, Edward and Melvin. Joe belonged to the VFW Post 8223 in North Bend and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hooper.

He is survived by his good friend Mike Schuler.

At his request, the funeral service will be held at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont at 10 AM Monday (April 25th) with Rev. Ron Battiatio. The committal will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont with Military Honors. The visitation will be in Hooper on Sunday from 1 to 4 PM at Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel

Online guestbook at http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

Joseph Kodad

Joseph Kodad

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Jeri L. (Nielsen) Kallesen, 52, of Fremont NE

February 18, 2016 Leave a comment


Jeri L. (Nielsen) Kallesen age 52, of Fremont
Died Wednesday February 17, 2016 at her home.

Jeri was born July 15, 1963 to Larry and Joleen ‘Sorensen’ Nielsen in Fremont. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1981. She graduated from Dana College in Blair in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in accounting. On March 12, 1988 Jeri married Dan Kallesen in Fremont and they had one child Danielle. They moved to Arkansas and later divorced. Jeri moved back to Fremont, and pursued her career in technology focusing in EDI. She worked for Millard Refrigerated Services for 16 years as an EDI coordinator, living in Kansas City and Chicago before relocating to back to Fremont. In 2007 she worked for Pamida’s corporate office as an EDI coordinator for 6 years until leaving because of her illness.

Jeri was a member of First Lutheran Church. She was a volunteer for several groups at the church. She was an avid Husker fan; you could find her at a tailgate every Saturday morning. She also enjoyed all kinds of sports.

Jeri was preceded in death by her grandparents, 2 paternal aunts and cousin Nancy.

Survivors:
Daughter – Danielle ‘Dani’ of Fremont
Parents – Larry and Joleen Nielsen of Hooper
Brothers – Doug (wife Jhojana) Nielsen of Broken Bow
Noel (wife Kara) Nielsen of Lincoln, and their children Kris and Mia
Grandmother – Mary Loudon of Fremont
4 legged companion – Abbi

Jeri’s life will be celebrated at 10:30am Saturday at First Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Stephanie Tollefson officiating. A lunch will follow the service with the burial to follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church for youth programs.

Online guestbook at http://www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

Jeri Kallesen

Jeri Kallesen

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